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  • ID project seeks to protect children

    MIKES for Manville teams up with police to offer IDs to keep at home for emergencies By:Roger Alvarado    A trio of organizations is launching a program next week aimed at helping police locate missing children faster.    MIKES for Manville, borough police and ASI security are starting the Icebox ID program at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Members…

  • South eager for states

    By: Ken Weingartner    The South Brunswick High boys volleyball team is entering uncharted waters, but the Vikings have a good idea of what to expect.    In just its second year of varsity play, SB is heading to the state tournament. The Vikings, seeded 26th, are scheduled to visit No. 7 Cherry Hill West today (Thursday)…

  • HVN’s college/university graduate edition July 22

    Deadline for copy and photos is July 15 at noon. By Ruth Luse    Colleges and universities have started sending us news releases about 2004 graduates, who reside in the Hopewell Valley area. We are saving these for our annual college/university graduate edition, which will come out on Thursday, July 22.    Graduates and/or proud parents, who…

  • SBHS seeks revenge against Old Bridge

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    Any sports fan that enjoys a good grudge match should get over to South Brunswick High School today (Thursday) for the Viking boys’ state tournament lacrosse game against Freehold Township. After being knocked out of contention for a division title by the visitors last Thursday in a close game (7-6) on…

  • Town parade promises to be bigger than ever

    Event set for May 29 By:Roger Alvarado    Township Recreation Director Bob Evans says this year’s Memorial Day parade could be the biggest the township has seen.    "We’re expecting over 1,000 people — we have more people marching in it than ever before," Deputy Mayor Bob Wagner said. "We’re hoping for good weather because it promises…

  • Public to get say on Rt. 92

    Opponents and supporters say they plan a big turnout at Army Corps hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Statement. By: Matthew Kirdahy    Opponents and supporters of Route 92 plan to be out in force today (Thursday) for the public hearing on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ draft environmental study on the highway.    The hearing, which…

  • Gustatiaos Venis

    By:    HILLSBOROUGH — Gustatinos "Gus" Venis died May 13 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 75.    Mr. Venis owned and operated Venis Brothers Tree Experts and Horticultural Center on Route 206 in Hillsborough since 1948.    He received his commercial pilot’s license from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Miami, Fla.    He served in the U.S.…

  • Wreck a SADD reminder of drunk driving

    Students do their best to stop drunk driving. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Of all the pictures of cars that can be seen on billboards along Route 1, there is one that stands out.    Bathed in beer, the hand-drawn car accompanies the words, "Alcohol: the Fuel that Kills."    Its creator is South Brunswick High School junior…

  • Township Committee cuts school budget

    Washington board to appeal $400,000 reduction. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — After two rancorous meetings marked by traded accusations and biting comments from the Township Committee, Board of Education and the public, the committee voted 3-2 Monday night to reduce the school tax rate by 3 cents by cutting more than $400,000 from the defeated…